Chapter 16

"Joshua, I can kick you out of the Smith family with just a word!" Racquelle looked at me with an air of arrogance, threatening me sharply. Vernon laughed, looking smug as he said coldly, "Where's that arrogance from earlier? Are you scared now? There's no place for you to speak with Racquelle here." He deliberately embraced her as if she were his greatest support. Seeing this, I felt nothing at all. Instead, I replied calmly, "If you insist on giving the project to Vernon, I will call Dad immediately and ask for his decision. If he agrees, I will sign it immediately." The company belonged to Dad, not a playground for Racquelle and Vernon. I had no intention of entertaining them since Dad had to make every decision. "Shut up!" Racquelle was indeed furious, stamping her foot and angrily pointing at me. "Joshua, you're just a lapdog. You can only follow commands. You have no right to resist. Do you understand?" I answered calmly, "Since I am the general manager of the Smith Group